In this constant battle, one of the recurrent themes is virtues.
Time and again, my mom feels extremely bad that I am this simple and not cunning. It's almost like she hates me having good qualities :-)
After a recent episode when someone took huge advantage of us (which I knew they were doing) - I had to analyze this theme again. What does it mean, in today's world, to be caring, hospitable and generous.
After a lot of thinking I felt - God has actually endowed me with good qualities. In this world - these qualities don't hold value nowadays. People praise you if you're selfish, cunning or opportunistic. My own family unknowingly promotes these qualities in us. But, that does not mean these people are right. Don't we know of cases where masses approved of horrendous behaviour? Just because the mass approves, does not mean that is good.
So, I am going to continue holding these qualities. I shall feel proud about it. If someone tells me I am a fool, I'm gonna just take it without feeling hurt.
Time and again, my mom feels extremely bad that I am this simple and not cunning. It's almost like she hates me having good qualities :-)
After a recent episode when someone took huge advantage of us (which I knew they were doing) - I had to analyze this theme again. What does it mean, in today's world, to be caring, hospitable and generous.
After a lot of thinking I felt - God has actually endowed me with good qualities. In this world - these qualities don't hold value nowadays. People praise you if you're selfish, cunning or opportunistic. My own family unknowingly promotes these qualities in us. But, that does not mean these people are right. Don't we know of cases where masses approved of horrendous behaviour? Just because the mass approves, does not mean that is good.
So, I am going to continue holding these qualities. I shall feel proud about it. If someone tells me I am a fool, I'm gonna just take it without feeling hurt.
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